iTramper has officially released its Dry Bulk Voyage Estimation software system, featuring what it calls ‘streaming sensitivity’ to estimate the effect of various different vessel speeds on voyage profitability.

US-based software provider Applied Weather Technology (AWT) has today announced the release of SmartSpeed. The company says the technology is an “industry first” that can optimise both route and speed for each segment of a voyage, allowing vessels to consume less fuel.

ABB today reports that Spanish ferry operator Balearia has ordered its EMMA energy management software. The advisory software will be installed on board the ferry Martin i Soler, with an option to extend the project to two further vessels in the Balearia fleet.